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Transport 24 Aug 2016

Central Auckland’s dramatic transformation

July and August were important months for the development of Auckland’s city centre.

Transport 23 Aug 2016

New lights and sensors make Tāmaki Drive safer

Road surface lights with sensors are just some of the traffic-calming measures that have been installed at the corner of Tāmaki Drive and Ngapipi Road to improve safety for all road users.

Arts 17 Aug 2016

Watch: Rainbows in Manukau carpark

Public art has transformed the stairwells of the Ronwood Ave Carpark, Manukau, into places of fun and bright colour.

Kids / Family 17 Aug 2016

ITM 500 Auckland volunteers win again

For the second year running, volunteers working on the ITM 500 Auckland V8 Supercars race have scooped the ‘Best Volunteer Group’ award at the annual V8 Supercars awards.

Sports / Leisure 17 Aug 2016

Auckland Council Pools and Leisure helps Paralympic swimmer

Training for free at Auckland Council Pools and Leisure facilities has helped Paralympic swimmer Tupou Neiufi claim a last-minute call-up to Rio.

Walkways 16 Aug 2016

SkyPath partnership gets green light from Auckland Council

Auckland Council's governing body has given the green light to look at a public-private partnership model to fund SkyPath

Plans / Projects 15 Aug 2016

Green light for Albany projects

Following consideration of 534 local submissions to the annual plan, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board is carrying out a variety of initiatives that will have direct community benefits.

Cultural 15 Aug 2016

Surprises from the depths of St James

It wasn’t as salubrious a part of Auckland as it is today; it would have been pretty rough

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Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2026

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01 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

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